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Conferences

32nd Annual CongressMay 13-17 in Minneapolis, MN
Banish your payroll nightmares at the 32nd Annual Congress. Select from nearly 170
workshops; attend the world's largest payroll, AP, and finance Expo; and network with your peers and industry leaders.
Save $50 when you register for Congress by March 31. One lucky attendee who registers during the month of March will be randomly selected for a free registration for the 33rd Annual Congress in Las Vegas next year!**

Learning Centers

Payroll 101: Foundations of Payroll Certificate Program
April 7-11 in San Antonio, TXPayroll 101 is an important first step in payroll education. This hands-on, instructor-led program covers the basic procedures, processes, and terminology defining the daily workload of the beginning payroll practitioner. As a participant, you will receive the course text, Payroll Practice Fundamentals. Many prepared candidates use this course as a review prior to taking the FPC exam on Friday afternoon after the course ends. Candidates who attend Payroll 101, complete the post test with a score of 80% or higher, and pass the FPC exam on Friday can earn up to 11 ACE Credits.***

Payroll 201: Payroll Administration Certificate Program
March 24-28 in San Antonio, TX
March 31-April 4 in Las Vegas, NV
Payroll 201 offers proven practices for managing a cost-effective payroll department and provides intensive, advanced, hands-on training on complex payroll functions and regulations. Issues such as how the payroll function impacts the accounting, benefits, and human resources departments are discussed, as well as the more complicated legal issues like benefits taxation, third-party sick pay reporting, and involuntary deductions. As a participant, you will receive the course book, The Payroll Source®, which is also payroll's most trusted text. Many prepared candidates use this course as a review prior to taking the CPP exam on Friday after the course ends. Candidates who attend Payroll 201, complete the post test with a score of 80% or higher, and pass the CPP exam on Friday following this course can earn up to 18 ACE Credits.***

Payroll Administration in Canada
March 31-April 4 in San Antonio, TX
Payroll Administration in Canada is a hands-on, comprehensive course providing an understanding of Canadian payroll administration. If your organization pays employees in Canada, this course will help you successfully manage your cross-border payroll operations while keeping your company in compliance. This 5-day course is taught by a leading Canadian payroll expert and is an opportunity to learn Canadian laws and requirements that can help you prevent costly errors.

Mergers & Acquisitions Forum: Virtual Classroom Next class begins March 26
Delivered through three convenient, web-based interactive sessions, this course covers the payroll/HR processes and provides the federal and state information you must know in order to transition, maintain, and ensure compliance while reducing the expense of the transaction.

Certified Payroll Professional Boot Camp: Virtual Classroom Next class begins May 20
Advance your standing in the profession by earning the Certified Payroll Professional designation. These web-based interactive sessions will cover the topics based on the CPP exam content outline. Acquire first-class payroll knowledge that can immediately be applied by passing the CPP exam as well as creating a cost-effective payroll department within your organization.***

Publications

The Payroll Source®Payroll's most trusted text delivers the essential information you need to maintain your organization's compliance in accordance with federal laws and regulations that affect payroll operations.

Federal Payroll Non-Tax Laws & RegulationsThis text contains the exact language of the payroll-related sections of federal laws and regulations from the United States Code and the Code of Federal Regulations, providing you the knowledge to comply with federal and state laws governing minimum wages, overtime, exempt vs. nonexempt employees, child labor restrictions, and much more. Important state requirements are presented in easy-to-read charts.

PayState UpdateThis biweekly e-newsletter is dedicated exclusively to state and local payroll compliance news and issues. If you process payroll in more than one state, this newsletter is indispensable. The publication includes in-depth articles and analyses, comparative charts, state-by-state information, Q&A feature, and topical indexes.

Overcome your certification exam apprehension with APA’s new Certified Payroll Professional Boot Camp. This virtual course will arm you with the confidence and detailed knowledge you need to pass the Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) exam.

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*** FPC and CPP exam fees are priced separately from the Payroll 101 and 201 course fees. Candidates should not consider these courses the only method of preparation for the FPC and CPP exams. For the benefit of those who pass APA's exams and attend Payroll 101 and Payroll 201, American Payroll Association participates in the American Council on Education's (ACE) Transcript Service. The ACE Transcript Service offers a lifelong record for students who have successfully completed our exams and courses that have been reviewed by ACE CREDIT. This service enables adult learners to present a nationally recognized transcript to the college or university of their choice for the potential award of academic credit. For more information, visit the ACE CREDIT Transcript Service website.